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The Atlanta Braves (8-4) will try to sweep the Cincinnati Reds (4-6) on Wednesday at Truist Park. The Braves lead 2-0, and are favored (-268) against the underdog Reds (+219) in the matchup, which starts at 7:20 PM ET. Spencer Strider starts for Atlanta while Cincinnati will counter with Hunter Greene.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Braves vs. Reds
- Game Day: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | -268 | 8 |
How Do I Watch the Braves vs. the Reds?
- TV Channel: MLB Network
Braves Stats & Trends
Braves Batting
- The Braves rank eighth in baseball with 15 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
- Atlanta’s .270 batting average is seventh-best in the majors.
- The Braves are third in baseball with a .354 on-base percentage.
- Atlanta strikes out 9.1 times per game, the No. 25 mark in baseball.
- The Braves average 0.8 homers per game when playing at home this season (five total in home outings).
- Atlanta is slugging .387 with 2.7 extra-base hits per game in home contests.
- The team averages 8.8 hits per game and is batting .260 at home this season.
Braves Key Batters
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has an OPS of .931, fueled by an OBP of .431 and a team-best slugging percentage of .500 this season.
- Among the qualifying hitters in the majors, Acuna’s batting average ranks 25th, his on-base percentage ranks 25th, and he is 62nd in slugging.
- Acuna will look for his fourth straight game with a hit in this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .316 with four walks and two RBI.
- Matt Olson leads the Braves in OBP (.439) and total hits (15) this season.
- Among qualified hitters, Olson’s batting average ranks him 40th, his on-base percentage 22nd, and his slugging percentage 11th.
- Orlando Arcia has collected 15 base hits, an OBP of .388 and a slugging percentage of .511 this season.
- Arcia has recorded at least one base hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .278 with two walks and three RBI.
- Austin Riley is batting .318 with a .426 OBP and seven RBI for Atlanta this season.
- Riley enters this matchup on a three-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .368 with three walks and an RBI.
Reds Stats & Trends
Reds Batting
- The Reds rank 17th in Major League Baseball with 12 home runs.
- Cincinnati ranks 15th in MLB with a .248 team batting average.
- The Reds have an OBP of .332 this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
- Cincinnati ranks 10th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 Ks per contest.
- In five games on the road this season, they’ve hit two homers, an average of 0.4 per contest.
- Cincinnati has a team slugging percentage of .343 in away games this season with 13 extra-base hits.
- In away games this season, they’re batting .237 with 8.0 base hits per contest.
Reds Key Batters
- Jonathan India has a .474 slugging percentage, which paces the Reds.
- India ranks 45th in batting average, 33rd in on-base percentage and 74th in slugging percentage among all qualifying hitters in the majors.
- India brings a three-game hitting streak into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with a double, three walks and an RBI.
- Jake Fraley has a .486 OBP to pace his team.
- Including all qualified players, Fraley is 12th in batting average, ninth in on-base percentage and 42nd in slugging percentage.
- Spencer Steer has 11 hits, a team-best for the Reds.
- TJ Friedl has two doubles, a triple, two home runs and three walks while hitting .306.
Braves vs. Reds Probable Pitchers
| Spencer Strider (ATL) | Pitcher | Hunter Greene (CIN) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 0 | W/L | 0 – 0 |
| 11 | IP | 8 |
| 2.45 | ERA | 5.63 |
| 1.182 | WHIP | 2.000 |
| 14.7 | K/9 | 14.6 |
| 4.9 | BB/9 | 6.8 |
Braves vs. Reds Injury Updates
- Braves: Michael Harris II: 10 Day IL (Back), Collin McHugh: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Left hamstring), Raisel Iglesias: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Travis d’Arnaud: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
- Reds: Joey Votto: 10 Day IL (Bicep/shoulder), Nick Senzel: 10 Day IL (Toe), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Back), Lucas Sims: 15 Day IL (Back), Luke Weaver: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Dunn: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
